at Elite Connector in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Process Technician
Elite Connector is excited to partner with a manufacturer in Rockford, Illinois to find a hands-on Process Technician to support and improve manufacturing operation.
This is a highly hands-on role focused on supporting production, troubleshooting manufacturing processes, and helping transform product drawings and concepts into manufacturable pultruded profiles.
Process Support & Production Optimization
- Support the setup, operation, and optimization of manufacturing processes
- Assist in improving process stability, reducing scrap, and maintaining consistent product quality
- Participate in hands-on trials and production runs to support process improvements
- Troubleshoot day-to-day production issues and help implement corrective actions
- Work directly on the shop floor to support ongoing manufacturing activities
Product Development & Profile Creation
- Interpret technical drawings, customer requirements, and product specifications
- Help transform product concepts and drawings into manufacturable pultruded profiles and shapes
- Support tooling and profile development activities
- Assist with new product introductions from concept through production launch
- Maintain process documentation and production parameters as needed
Technical Drawing Support
- Utilize AutoCAD or similar drafting software to review, create, or modify basic drawings and profiles
- Support interpretation of 2D drawings and profile dimensions
- Ensure manufactured profiles and tooling align with design requirements
Collaboration & Training
- Work closely with Production and Quality teams to support daily operations
- Assist in training operators on processes, equipment, and procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to quality, productivity, and process consistency
Qualifications
- Experience in composites, plastics, extrusion, pultrusion, fiberglass, or other continuous manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong hands-on manufacturing background with the ability to work directly on the production floor
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications
- Basic AutoCAD experience or experience using similar CAD software to create or modify drawings and profiles
- Experience supporting tooling, profile development, or manufacturing process execution is highly desirable
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
